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[StevoJonesFJ60]

Thanks a lot, I know its a bit ahead of where I am at now but I like to plan ahead, it saves time when I get to those parts.

Tomorrow I get off of work at 11am so I am looking forward to putting a big chunk of time into getting the trans pulled from the cummins and getting it cleaned up and on a stand. I might even get the injection pump apart and install the new seals to stop the leak it has now. I also have a timing spacer to install which should drop my EGT's a bit and give me a little more top end when I get it running again.

If everything goes really smooth I might get the Dana 60 pulled from the dodge as well and start prepping that to go under the cruiser.

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

Busy day yesterday.

I ran over to a local pick and pull after work today and snagged a hydroboost setup from an 02 Astro van. I also took the MC and the power steering reservoir. Grand total of around and hour and a half to find one pull the junk and hand over $50. Not too bad.

With regard to the motor, I pulled the transmission and transfercase off of the cummins. I managed to break a 5/8 slim wrench in the process. I started prepping the motor to be powerwashed to clean some of that grime off and get it ready for paint. I decided on going with cummins beige and will probably have some pieces painted black to tie in with the truck.

 

[Elbert]

this thing is going to be a stump puller when you get done...

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

this thing is going to be a stump puller when you get done...

That's the plan

I always loved the torque the 2F had for wheeling. I figure this should be pretty awesome with the additional power. Plus it will make pulling other people out a lot easier, and considering the fact that when I go wheeling I usually spend a bunch of time doing that its definitely a good thing.

Yesterday I pulled the motor out of the shop and sprayed it down with the powerwasher, you gotta love farm equipment. And i thought it was also fitting to note that the Versatile has a 4BTA in it.

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

Since I am buying a bunch of parts now, I need to start thinking about an intercooler. The stock 12v cummins intercooler is pretty big and I probably wont have the the room to mount it. I am trying to think of some smaller but still very effective intercoolers. does anyone have any input?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Stevo--- Nice work man.. Keep it up. Did the shop usage come with the tractor? If so, WHAT A DEAL!! J

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

Stevo--- Nice work man.. Keep it up. Did the shop usage come with the tractor? If so, WHAT A DEAL!! J

Yep they are super cool, and they let me use the equipment. I used to work at a farm so I am pretty used to running that kind of thing. It is really helpful for moving stuff around.

Hopefully by by the end of the week I will have all of the work finished on the injection pump and engine and get it painted up.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Right on.. Good people are hard to find anymore.. good luck on the pump. J

 

[davegonz]

Since I am buying a bunch of parts now, I need to start thinking about an intercooler. The stock 12v cummins intercooler is pretty big and I probably wont have the the room to mount it. I am trying to think of some smaller but still very effective intercoolers. does anyone have any input?

You could run an FJ40 radiator and a Volvo intercooler. The smaller radiator gives you room to route the intercooler pipes around it.

Another idea is to run an air to water intercooler and mount a small heat exchanger up front.

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

You could run an FJ40 radiator and a Volvo intercooler. The smaller radiator gives you room to route the intercooler pipes around it.

Another idea is to run an air to water intercooler and mount a small heat exchanger up front.

I just bought a new CSF radiator for the 60 so I was hoping to reuse that, and I have no issues with making come clearance holes in the front valence to route the intercooler piping.

The air to water is an interesting idea, I was thinking about getting something like this, Front Mount Universal Intercooler by Mishimoto something universal that I could mount right behind the grille.

 

[davegonz]

That would work. Just need to make room for the piping.

I sourced my intercooler stuff from frozenboost.com. It's considerably cheaper and the quality seems pretty good. Here's my write up so far: https://forum.ih8mud.com/diesel-tec...s-jacket-water-after-cooler-jwac-upgrade.html

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

Hey thanks for the links. Frozenboost looks like the way I am going to go. Although I am probably just going to stick with Air to Air considering my motor isn't aftercooled.

Ill need to see how much real estate I have in front of the radiator.

 

[MutleyFJ62]

Hey steve, have a look at PWR Aluminium Radiators, Intercoolers & Oil Coolers for their barrel intercoolers, these are great for tight spots and are really effecient at lower speeds, like rock crawling and stuff that we do. Awesome quality and service.

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

Hey steve, have a look at PWR Aluminium Radiators, Intercoolers & Oil Coolers for their barrel intercoolers, these are great for tight spots and are really effecient at lower speeds, like rock crawling and stuff that we do. Awesome quality and service.

Thanks for the site I'll look into it.

Also today I had a bit of time so I installed the dynamic timing spacer I picked up for the cummins.


The install went pretty well. I replaced the old O-ring on the pump.


And here it is installed.

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

Tomorrow I will take a wire wheel to the block and try to get it cleaned up a bit more. Once that's finished I received this in the mail today. So I should be able to install it as well.



The only remaining work to be done is to pull the front timing cover and fix the KDP and then put the new seals on the pump so it will not leak anymore.

Then the motor will be painted and the trans attached to it.
Also I was looking for a good source for a clutch alignment tools, I need to get one to install my new clutch.

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

I also really like what I have been reading with respect to air to water intercoolers and I might end up running this setup Water to Air Intercooler in the cruiser depending on available real estate under the hood.

Just curious about how much clearance do some of you guys have between the valve covers of your cummins motors and the hood?
I know it will be different for me depending on how I mount my engine between the framerails but a baseline never hurts. Would you have enough room to run a crossover tube?

 

[boots4]

That basic kit is a great price.

For hood clearance when I originally set mine up I figured around an inch but with the bump in the hood it's more like 3-4 inches (back of engine has more space due to the tilt I put it at). As you know you can adjust your engine height to what you need to clear with your engine placement so if you need the space I'm sure you can make it work.

What's that second spacer pic you have?

 

[ambulancechser]

That basic kit is a great price.

For hood clearance when I originally set mine up I figured around an inch but with the bump in the hood it's more like 3-4 inches (back of engine has more space due to the tilt I put it at). As you know you can adjust your engine height to what you need to clear with your engine placement so if you need the space I'm sure you can make it work.

What's that second spacer pic you have?

i believe thats a new rear freeze plug...this one uses the remaining two bolts above the adapter plate,and can be tapped for hot coolant source.the originals sometimes like to pop under high boost.

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

Boots if you are talking about the second picture in the post about the timing spacer, it is just an o-ring installed on the pump.
If you are talking about the larger billet piece ambulancechser was right. Its an aftermarket freeze plug that utilizes existing bolt holes.

I also had a question about the fan clutch on the motor, I need to pull the timing cover so it needs to come off. Boots did you ever pull yours? I need to find a good way to remove it without damaging it.

 

[boots4]

Yes the freeze plug piece. I haven't heard of that one so I was interested.

Yes I did remove my fan clutch and spacer from the fan hub pulley, mine had studs in the fan hub. It was so long ago that I don't remember anything special about removing it. I put in an electric fan from the start. Are you going to try and run the mechanical? I'm wondering if you'll have the space since you've got two more cylinders than me. Seems like it would be tight but might be doable if you are not planning on running and Air/Air intercooler with potentially a little firewall massage.